Chapter 2: IoT applications and architectures

Question 1

What is the IoT?

Answer 1

1. Refers to a network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity, allowing them to collect and share data.
2. Consists of IoT devices (“smart objects”).
3. Device sends collected data to an IoT gateway then go to the cloud or can be analysed locally.

Question 2

How can IoT applications be applied?

Answer 2

1. Retail and supply chain management.
2. Home automation.
3. Healthcare & fitness.
4. Automotive.
5. Agriculture.
6. Logistics.